New York painter Grace Weaver describes the sidewalk as a stage in a new body of paintings at James Cohan Gallery that showcases young people in awkward situations. Falling down stairs, exchanging glances or crashing into each other on the street, Weaver’s characters self-consciously deal with what life serves up. Here, Weaver humorously recreates a romantic meeting scene as two individuals round a corner and crash into each other. Their immediate intimacy suggests that we know where this story is headed. (On view Tues – Fri at James Cohan Gallery’s locations on the Lower East Side and in Tribeca by appointment through Sept 12th. Masks and social distancing required.)
